We need volunteers to help us at our family-friend holiday event to celebrate winter festivities. Come be a part of this amazing event and share in our culture, dance and music!
The event takes place on Dec 17 at St Francis de Sales School in Edmonds.
Shifts and Time Commitment:
SHIFT 1:
- Two volunteers
- The shift runs from 12 pm - 3 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before your shift begins
SHIFT 2:
- Two volunteers
- The shift runs from 3 pm - 6 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before your shift begins
Requirements for this role include:
- Be friendly as you welcome guests to the event!
- Willingness to work as a team to make sure that only registered guests are granted entry to the venue
- Handing out guest identification bracelets as guests enter the event venue
- Able to keep the line moving efficiently
When you arrive, please check in with Doris. A buffet lunch will be provided for volunteers before the event doors open.
We encourage volunteers to stay after their shift or arrive before their shift to partake in the festivities!
Benefits:
- Be a part of an amazing cultural event!
- Experience Dominican culture, food, music and dance!
- Learn about Dominican folklore and its significance to the Dominican people
- Meet new people
- Learn about grassroots community engagement
Orientation:
Volunteers will be invited to attend an online orientation at 7pm on Thursday, Dec 17 to review roles, tasks and responsibilities. The link to the orientation session will be emailed before Dec 17.
Important things you need to know:
Arrival:
Please arrive at 15 minutes before your shift begins and check-in with Doris for your volunteer identification, and to familiarize yourself with the venue.
Food:
A hot lunch and beverage will be provided. Please pack extra snacks and water, if you require them to sustain you during the day.
Health & Safety:
While masks are no longer mandatory, we are respectful that people have different comfort levels in enclosed event venues. Masks will be available along with hand sanitizers and disposable gloves.
Volunteers should not attend if they feel sick or test positive for COVID. Please contact Doris if you feel sick on the day of the event.
We understand that life happens - if you need to cancel your shift, please get in touch with Doris two days before the event to give us time to find a replacement volunteer to take your shift.
